2009 Albino Armani Valpolicella Ripasso

2009 Albino Armani Valpolicella Ripasso

The Valpolicella Ripasso wine is the result of a traditional technique that consists in pouring the fresh Valpolicella wine over the still warm and sugary pomace of the Amarone, increasing its structure, body and flavour.

In the glass, the changing transparencies of the ruby red color merge into a bouquet that recalls blackberries, ripe cherries and dark spices together with minty notes. The ageing in wood enhances its elegance and balance. The fresh and long finish is pleasantly fruity with a hint of dark chocolate.

Valpolicella Ripasso is a fruity, complex red wine from the Valpolicella viticultural zone of Veneto, in the northeast of Italy. Established as a DOC in 2010, the ripasso method is utilized for the production of Valpolicella Ripasso by combining leftover lees with standard Valpolicella wine for a second fermentation to create a deeper, more character-laden wine.

Valpolicella wine generally lean towards the lighter end of the scale, thanks to the thin-skins of the grape varieties employed here. Therefor, for centuries the local winemakers have employed various techniques to improve the depth and complexity of their cuvees.

The passito and ripasso methods are both popular throughout Valpolicella. The passitog method involving drying grapes for weeks or even months prior to fermentation, during which time their natural sugars and flavors become sufficiently concentrated to produce a deeper, more alcoholic wine.

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